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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.08, 13,998.24 and 5,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.08, 13,998.24 and 5,952 is: 8,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.08 : 13,998.24 = 5,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.08/13,998.24 = 5,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.08x = 13,998.24 × 5,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.08x = 83,317,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317,524.48/10,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.41

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